Spice of life

Riaz Phillips is a writer born and raised in London. Inspired by his Caribbean family background, he is the author of Belly Full: Caribbean Food in the UK and the award-winning West Winds: Recipes, Hi

■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 10 mins ■ Cook 20 mins 1 tbsp rapeseed oil1 onion, finely sliced4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs,cut into thick strips1-2 tbsp jerk seasoning1 green chilli, deseeded and sliced(op

SERVES 4 PREP 10 mins COOK 25 mins EASY V 50ml low-salt soy sauce½ tbsp sesame oil2 tsp agave syrup½-1 tsp chilli flakes1 tsp cornflour280g firm tofu, cut into cubes1½ tbsp vegetable oil2 carrots, thi

SERVES 2 PREP 15 mins COOK 35 mins EASY 1 tbsp vegetable oil3 chicken thighs1 red onion, sliced3 garlic cloves, crushed1 tsp cumin1 tsp ground coriander2 tsp smoked paprika2 tbsp tomato purée300ml pas

Use chicken instead of prawns, though fry with the onions at the beginning. Ingredients (Serves 2) ◆ 1tbsp vegetable oil ◆ 1 red onion, thinly sliced ◆ 1 small courgette, sliced ◆ 1 small red chilli,

SERVES 4-6 PREP 25 mins plus cooling and at least 1 hr chilling COOK 2 hrs 15 mins MORE EFFORT ❄ 2 tbsp ras el hanout1 lemon, zested4 garlic cloves, crushed6 tbsp olive oil4 lamb shanks (about 1.5kg)2